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400-Year-Old “Jolene” tree to be moved in Kyle, Texas

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Top Stories: ➊ – October is spooky season at Meow Wolf Grapevine (Saturday), ➋ – 1 dead, 5 injured after shooting at nightclub in Fort Worth's West 7th district, police say (Sunday), ➌ – UPDATE: Six people shot, one fatally, at West 7th area bar (Sunday), ➍ – Johnson County Sheriff's deputy recovering after car catches on fire during chase (Tuesday), ➎ – Brian Schottenheimer leads Cowboys against Jets long after coming of age in New York (Friday)

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Domestic fight turns into deadly stabbing, Fort Worth police say

DFW Scanner 9/29 11:42P dfwscanner

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a domestic related homicide that occurred near the 2800 block of Thorson Ln. On Monday, FWPD officers were called to the...

I-35E heading into Downtown Dallas reopened after deadly crash

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 9/29 6:51A Julia Falcon

All lanes of I-35E heading into Downtown Dallas were closed Monday morning due to a deadly crash. The crash was reported around 5 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-35E at Oak...

Redistricting fight over Texas congressional maps moves to courtroom this week to determine if...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth 9/28 4:45A Jack Fink

On Wednesday, the legal fight over the newly approved congressional maps in Texas will shift from the Capitol to a federal courtroom in El Paso. That's when federal judges...

400-Year-Old “Jolene” tree to be moved in Kyle, Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/27 8:54A Tatum DeHart

The city of Kyle, which is located 21 miles out of San Antonio, Texas, plans to spend $932,800 to relocate “Jolene,” a live oak believed to be 400 years old, to make way for a three-lane expansion of...

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Could bird-friendly design save thousands of birds in Dallas?

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/26 6:27A Alanna Quillen

Several goats that belonged to a Grand Prairie family that were believed to have been shot at close range were killed by an animal, according to a report from The Texas A&M...

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Designed to Last: Sustainability Without Sacrificing Style

IBB Design 9/30 9:00P IBB AT Home

At IBB Design Fine Furnishings, we bring your vision to life, without compromising on quality or sustainability. Thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship are The post...

My hair transformation with WELLBEL

Tanya Foster 9/30 9:49A Tanya Foster

Everytime I see Gaby and Patty to get my hair colored and trimmed they notice how much new hair growth I have. The same is true when I pop into the Dry Bar for a blow out. Wellbel has helped me...

September LTK Round-Up

Tanya Foster 9/28 10:00A Tanya Foster

I don't know about y'all, but I am seriously loving this cooler weather here in Dallas. It finally feels like fall. As September comes to a close, I wanted to share a little LTK Round-Up will all of...

MacKenzie-Childs: Elevated Fall Home Decor

Tanya Foster 9/25 1:00A Tanya Foster

H E L L O Fall! Time to update your home decor to celebrate a new season. I’m thrilled to share that one of my all-time favorite brands, MacKenzie-Childs , has made its seasonal fall decor collection...

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Fort Worth, Texas

Cowboys Life 9/23 6:37A Chastity Velasquez

If you’re planning a trip to Texas, Fort Worth should absolutely be on your list. Known as “Cowtown,” this vibrant city blends Western heritage with modern attractions, making...

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Texans are Invited to ‘Come On Over Y’All’ and Raise a Glass of Wine for Texas Wine Month

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 6:11A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas wine industry invites friends and families to ‘Come On Over Y’all’ and raise a glass to the hardworking people who contribute to this $24 billion...

Toyota Music Factory – Oktoberfest – Saturday, October 4

Crave DFW 9/24 5:41A Steven Doyle

The Toyota Music Factory announces the Oktoberfest Plaza Celebration , a full day of lively entertainment, festive competitions, and German food and drink, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025,...

The Crush Pad by Veesart Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 9/22 11:20P Neal Addy

Texas wine lovers may recall my recent article presenting the Texas High Plains as a largely untapped destination for wine enthusiasts, with Lubbock serving as an ideal base...

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WHY A BLAZER IS THE ULTIMATE FALL WARDROBE ESSENTIAL

The Middle Page 10/1 2:47A Cathy Williamson

Why a Blazer Is the Ultimate Fall Wardrobe Essential When the temperatures and leaves begin to change, one piece always rises to the top of my fall wardrobe: the blazer. It s that magical layer that...

INSIDE: The Best of Amazon!????

The Sister Studio 9/28 4:32A Jennifer Reed

Good morning, friends! Does anyone else feel like the temps are finally cooling down so slowly, lol, but I can feel it happening! I am so ready! Today, I have my monthly Best of Amazon roundup for...

Your Fall Style Guide: Outfits + Home?

The Sister Studio 9/21 4:06A Jennifer Reed

Happy, happy Sunday! I hope you had a great week, weekend, and have a wonderful week ahead! We spent the weekend celebrating Remi s birthday; I cannot believe she is eleven! Time really does go by so...

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Next stop in Dak Prescott's so-far impressive comeback for Cowboys is against the winless Jets

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/3 3:10A Associated Press

Prescott leads the NFL with 1,119 yards passing and 121 completions.

Brian Schottenheimer leads Cowboys against Jets long after coming of age in New York

Spectrum Local News Sports 10/3 2:59A Associated Press

Schottenheimer was the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets when he was a hot head coaching prospect nearly 20 years ago.

Durant excited to be playing in Texas again after blockbuster summer trade to Houston Rockets

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/30 3:06A Associated Press

Durant joined the Rockets in July in a trade that sent Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to Phoenix.

Bruce Bochy out as Rangers manager after 3-year stint and the team's only World Series title

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/30 3:03A Associated Press

Bochy has been offered a front office role to stay in an advisory capacity.

It's hard to tell where Prescott-led Cowboys are headed after 40-40 tie against Parsons, Packers

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/30 2:55A Associated Press

A defense now missing its best player has given up 37, 31 and 40 points in three games.

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New $100K fee for H-1B visas worries head of DFW Hospital Council

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/30 6:04A Noor Adatia

President Trump's new H-1B visa fee has North Texas hospitals scrambling to find solutions as they face potential physician shortages, especially in rural areas.

Dallas' tallest skyscraper deal inches closer with incentives package on table

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/29 1:36A Noor Adatia

Big changes appear on the horizon for the tallest skyscraper in Dallas and four city blocks surrounding it. Two prominent developers are getting closer to acquiring Bank of...

Medical City invests $300M to expand suburban hospitals

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/26 9:09A Aayush Gupta

Medical City Healthcare has reached several milestones as part of $1.7 billion in capital improvements planned over the next five years to meeting rising demand in...

How Children's Health, UT Southwestern are preparing $5 billion pediatric care campus

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 9/25 8:32A Plamedie Ifasso

Panelists Robert Feldbauer, chief facilities and real estate development officer for Children’s Health, Dr. Maeve Sheehan, physician executive for the pediatric campus, and...

Your Mental Health: Coping with dating app fatigue

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 3:36A Nicole Clark, PhD

Dating apps aren't bad, but the highs and lows that come with trying to find your perfect match can take a toll on your mental health.

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Apple Cider Cocktail

Love and Lemons 10/9 3:24A Jeanine Donofrio

Jack and I love making this apple cider cocktail recipe for cozy fall nights in. It combines some of his favorite cocktail ingredients (bourbon and Angostura bitters—this man...

Job Search Workshop in Allen to Provide Road Map for Successful Career Strategies

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/8 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

Do you feel that your career is at a crossroads? Are you trying to move forward or expand in a different direction, but are not sure how to go about it? If so, come join the St. Jude Career Alliance...

BOOK REVIEW: REAP THE WIND by Joel Burcat

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/7 12:58A KAREN SIDDALL

Reap the Wind by Joel Burcat Riveting road trip during a massive and unexpected hurricane-force storm. Reap the Wind is the new climate-fiction road trip thriller by veteran author Joel Burcat,...

5 of the best Prime Day stargazing deals we'd be buying this October

Live Science 10/7 5:56A Kimberley Lane

Prime Day in October is here, and we've been on the lookout for the best deals across a range of products, from telescopes to binoculars and cameras to star projectors. Our...

BOOK REVIEW: COLD GIRLS by Maxine Rae

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/7 12:23A KAREN SIDDALL

Cold Girls by Maxine Rae A strong debut novel about friendship, loss, survival, and moving forward. Cold Girls is the debut novel by Maxine Rae about the growth of a deep friendship between two...